Moving from Fargo, ND to Los Angeles, CA?
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Is Fargo or Los Angeles Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Los Angeles is safer than Fargo (Safety Score 35/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100,000 versus 4,195 for Fargo — 47% lower. Fargo has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Fargo has a 63% lower rate.
Note: Los Angeles is 28.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Fargo, ND?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fargo | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,195.1 | 2,212.5 | +1,982.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 498.2 | 728.5 | -230.3 |
| Murder Rate | 4.4 | 7.0 | -2.5 |
| Rape Rate | 102.5 | 40.3 | +62.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.4 | 209.9 | -132.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 314.0 | 471.4 | -157.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,696.9 | 1,483.9 | +2,213.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 741.4 | 372.8 | +368.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,600.9 | 851.5 | +1,749.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 354.5 | 259.6 | +94.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Fargo, ND to Los Angeles, CA?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fargo or Los Angeles safer?
Los Angeles is safer with a total crime rate of 2,212 per 100K vs 4,195 for Fargo — a 47% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fargo has a violent crime rate of 498.2 per 100K while Los Angeles has 728.5. Fargo has lower violent crime.
About Fargo, ND
Fargo, North Dakota, a city of over 120,000, sits on the Red River of the North, forming a metropolitan area with Moorhead, Minnesota. Home to North Dakota State University, it's a regional hub for agriculture and technology. With a safety score of 7/100 and a population coverage of 135,682, Fargo has a total crime rate of 4,195.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, a sprawling Southern California metropolis, is a major Pacific Rim gateway, home to Hollywood's film industry. Its diverse population of nearly 4 million people resides across a vast urban landscape bordered by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With a safety score of 35/100 and a population coverage of 3,796,352, Los Angeles has a total crime rate of 2,212.5 per 100,000 residents.